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Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM vs Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
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Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM

Standard Zoom | Sony Alpha

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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM

Standard Zoom | Sony Alpha

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
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Reasons to choose Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM over Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Focal Length - Wide 16mm vs 18mm 2mm wider coverage
Optical Zoom 3.10x vs 2.80x more flexible coverage
Length 88 mm vs 89 mm 1 mm shorter
Weather Sealing Yes vs None weather sealed
Reasons to choose Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM over Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Image Stabilization Yes vs None Sharper Images
Max Magnification 0.24x vs 0.2x better close-up
Weight 395 g vs 577 g 182 g lighter
Diameter 74 mm vs 81 mm 7 mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread 67 mm vs 72 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM vs Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Brand Sony Sigma
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type Standard Zoom Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha Sony Alpha
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 16-50mm 18-50mm
Image Stabilization No Yes
Colour Black Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom - -
Zoom Lock Yes -
Zoom Ratio 3.1X 2.8X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.8 - F4.5
Min Aperture F22.0 F22.0 - F36.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16 16
Optical Groups 13 12
Special Elements 3 ED glass elements, aspherical elements 2 SLD glass elements 3 aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.3m 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.2X 0.24X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Unknown Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes No
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown No
Physical Specs
Weight 577g 395g
Diameter 81mm 74mm
Length 88mm 89mm
Materials Metal mount Metal mount
Weather Sealing Yes No
Filter Thread 72mm 67mm
Filter Notes - Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code ALC-SH117 Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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